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Garden Fresh Tortellini Pasta Salad

This tortellini pasta salad features juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, avocado, basil and parmesan tossed in lemon vinaigrette with cheese tortellini!!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 497 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Pasta Salad
  • one 10-ounce package cheese tortellini cooked according to package directions
  • 1 avocado peeled, pitted and diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup corn fresh, or frozen that’s been thawed may be used
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced (cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half, may be substituted)
  • 1 cup cucumber peeled and diced
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves laid loosely in measuring cup and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese or more if desired (feta, blue cheese, or your favorite shredded or crumbled cheese may be substituted)
Dressing
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • pinch cayenne pepper optional and to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions, drain, and set aside. While tortellini cooks, prep and chop the remaining ingredients.
  2. To a large bowl, add the avocado, corn, tomatoes, cucumber, basil, parmesan cheese; set aside.
  3. To a large measuring cup or small bowl, add the olive oil, lemon juice (zest the lemon before juicing it), honey, Italian seasoning, lemon lest, salt, pepper, and whisk to combine. Pour dressing over vegetables.
  4. Add the tortellini and toss gently to combine. Taste and check for seasoning balance, making any necessary adjustments (more Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, pinch of cayenne, splash of lemon juice, etc.) before serving.

Notes

  • Will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days, noting that the avocado will oxidize as time passes. Serve leftovers chilled or at room temp.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 497kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 929mg (39%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 497

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 497kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g 88%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 929mg 39%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 14g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.